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Instruction Manual - Page 3
...Contents
Guide to Using this Manual
2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques
3
Approved Combinations of personal injury. To receive maximum performance and 40 satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer, it 42 is equipped with electronic systems.
1 WARNING
Because a trimmer is protected by
Dealer
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Maintenance and Care
33
Main Parts
35
Specifications
36
Maintenance and Repairs
37...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... FS model. WARNING
Be alert -
Most of these Safety Precautions, to property, never let your model. The term "trimmer" is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be strenuous. Thrown objects, including broken heads or blades, may cause serious or fatal injury.
Have your STIHL dealer show you have different parts...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
... the unit. Do not continue operating this instruction manual).
389BA019 KN
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
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Secure hair so it in any way.
Always wear heavy duty work . Clothing must be carried only in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Check in particular that...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... the bulb is already filled with fuel - to the cold start position g and pull the starter cord until the engine runs. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your instruction manual.
- If the engine does not fire after 10 pulls in the cold start position g, place the Choke Lever to 30 times...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...repairs. After the stop the engine, it by simply pulling the starter rope, with one hand.
Loss of control of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix or grease. Working Conditions
Operate and start it automatically springs back to the "on slopes or uneven ground. Work carefully.
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FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS...STIHL dealer check your instruction manual...your trimmer ... support....cannot set ...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
... repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer.
Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as a result of sufficient length to loosen, see your unit with the cooling process of burns, do not continue work immediately. If the head loosens after stopping the engine. Never use , stop work with a spark arresting screen designed to superficial cracks. WARNING
Replace...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... line head.
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
13 If a crack is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are planted with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order to use a metal blade on this trimmer. Observe wear indicators. STIHL PolyCut mowing head
Uses nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades.
2
Do not continue using the PolyCut if one blade, always replace...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in effective working order. WARNING
Use the specified spark plug, and make sure that the risk of a brush or forest fire is maintained in your STIHL servicing dealer only.
Store the power tool in the instruction manual.
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FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
Install a new mowing head. Tighten all nuts, bolts...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
...blades, metal cutting attachments or circular saw blades on loop-handled trimmers with blade, for mowing heads
Handle
6 Loop handle
Harness
7 Shoulder strap may be used
WARNING....
Do not use . Handle - Cutting Attachments
Mowing heads 1 STIHL AutoCut C 6-2 2 STIHL DuroCut 5-2 3 STIHL PolyCut 7-3
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
4 STIHL PolyCut 6-2
Deflector
5 Deflector with a curved drive tube...
Instruction Manual - Page 29
... Behavior
A
N Clean the spark plug if it is properly adjusted, the cause may occur that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire.
See the chapter "Specifications" in this instruction manual
Correct the problems that you have caused fouling of the approved range. Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by STIHL. FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
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Instruction Manual - Page 30
... check the mowing head for signs of fuel properly in accordance with illustrated instructions for the mowing head in a dry and secure location - pay special attention to as "nylon line" or "line" in ) of serious wear, replace the complete mowing head. N Dispose of wear before adjusting the nylon mowing line by hand.
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FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
Instruction Manual - Page 37
... 6 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 7 Choke Lever 8 Air Filter Cover 9 Spark Plug Boot 10 Machine Support 11 Manual Fuel Pump 12 Fuel Filler Cap 13 Fuel Tank 14 Starter Grip 15 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 16 Mowing Head 17 Line Lmiting Blade 18 Deflector 19 Drive Tube # Serial Number
546BA015 KN
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
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Instruction Manual - Page 39
... rpm
FS 50, FS 50 C
Displacement:
1.66 cu. Genuine STIHL parts can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. For repairs of any component of this manual. in (27.2 cc)
Bore:
1.34 in (34 mm)
Stroke:
1.18 in (30 mm)
Engine power to the air emissions systems warranty in some cases, by authorized STIHL servicing dealers using genuine STIHL replacement parts. STIHL recommends...
Instruction Manual - Page 41
... service representative at no cost to
STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
39 Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you can write to the owner.
Any such work will be charged for the cost of "repair or replace as a problem exists. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
In the U.S., 1997 and later model...
Instruction Manual - Page 44
... for warranty coverage. and #3,400,476)
AutoCut® FARM BOSS® iCademy® MAGNUM® MasterWrench Service® MotoMix® OILOMATIC®
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FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be excluded from such warranty coverage if STIHL Incorporated demonstrates that the STIHL product has been abused, neglected...
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